High School Headliners -- Published Feb. 7, 2013

Thursday

Feb 7, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Recognizing the top performances in high school athletics from the past week.

The Record

Guillermo Nunez, Sierra basketball: The 6-foot-1 senior guard scored a game-high 18 points in a 50-41 home win over rival East Union that kept Sierra perfect at 19-0, 11-0 in the Valley Oak League. He also helped turn a five-point lead into a 35-25 advantage heading into the fourth quarter with a 3-pointer and two free throws late in the third. The win also extended the Timberwolves' conference winning streak to 25 games dating to the 2011 regular-season finale.

McKenzie Bacich, Bear Creek wrestling: The freshman 98-pounder pinned her first three opponents, then outscored Enochs' Sariyah Jones 3-0 to win the title at the Sac-Joaquin North Section Women's Championships.

Gabriela Guzman, Edison wrestling: Earned a 12-1 major decision over Weston Ranch's Alyssa Cantu to win the 165-pound crown at the Sac-Joaquin North Section Women's Championships.

Katie Kraft, Lincoln wrestling: Won the 189-pound championship at the Sac-Joaquin North Section Women's Championships by going 3-0 with three pins to advance to the state championships Feb. 22-23 in Lemoore.

Jessica Rodriguez, Lincoln wrestling: Pinned Bret Harte's Kayla Sadler in 2 minutes, 46 seconds to win the 146-pound title at the Sac-Joaquin North Section Women's Championships. It was her 30th pin in 30 wins this year.

Gabe Vincent, St. Mary's basketball: The 6-3 junior guard scored 12 of his game-high 24 points in the fourth quarter of the Rams' 61-45 win over West, which clinched the Tri-City Athletic League championship.